If, like me, your answer to the question "Who’s the best Independent Butcher in Hertfordshire?" is "Trussells of Knebworth, of course!", you have the opportunity to cast your vote for them and their wonderful new shop, in the Hertfordshire Food and Drink Awards.

St. Martin’s celebrates its Centenary Year in November. There will be many celebratory activities, including an exhibition and timeline in the Church itself. The Timeline Team is looking for your photos and tales of weddings and baptisms which have taken place in the Church AT ANY POINT between November 1915 and November 2015 (clearly you won’t have got married or baptised yet for some of that time!). If you have photos/stories to share contact Jo Simson 0n 01438 814166, or jo.simson@ntlworld.com

The proposed solar farm at Swangley's Farm has been “called in” by the Secretary of State for the Department for Communities and Local Government, following a direct request by Stephen McPartland MP, as well as recommendation from the NHDC planning officer. A Public Inquiry is now awaited.

Local Plan

The Village Hall was packed for the Public Meeting called by the Parish Council in January to discuss proposals in North Herts. District Council’s Draft Local Plan for over 400 houses and a primary school to be built on Green Belt land at the edge of the village. Over 350 people were there and the vote was overwhelmingly against the proposals.

You can see details of the Local Plan at Click Here. If you have anything to say about local issues, please contact us via our READERS LETTERS section where you can air your views and give others the opportunity to reply with theirs.

NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS

There are a couple of village contact telephone numbers which have changed recently. If you want to book St. Martin’s Parish Centre the number is now 07771 940750. If you need a lift to hospital/the Doctors’ surgery, the mobile contact number for the Good Neighbours Scheme is 07583 919541

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HELPERS and VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Local Reporters Wanted

We are looking for local news contributors, for all the of the areas above. If you have any news and/or photos which you think will interest local people, or would like to contribute on a regular basis, please contact us.
Email: Click Here

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Knebworth Day Centre Volunteers

The Day Centre meets once a week on a Monday to provide a safe meeting place for the socially isolated and frail elderly in the village. The Day Centre is run by volunteers and they are currently seeking a cook, drivers and a first aider. If you would like to know more about what is involved contact the volunteer Manager, Angela Skinner on 07968 698856.

Knebworth Twinning Association is looking for new members. The association organises visits to and from our French twin, Châtelaillon Plage in the Charente Maritime region.

Social events include Quiz nights and Boules practice at the Station Pub every Monday evening. Join Carole and David Woodman at the Station Pub between 18:00 and 19:30 for Boules practice, a chat and some fun. The KTA has a trophy to defend so need all the help they can get.

St. Martin’s is celebrating its 100th birthday this year in November. Celebrations include a Tea Dance in the Church itself on Saturday November 14. A ‘tea dance band’ is sought to give an authentic flavour. If you think you might be able to play, or know someone else who might, contact Penny Paton on 01438 313241 and pennyandgeorge@o2.co.uk.

Tai Chi for all:
Tai Chi classes have started at 7.30pm on Wednesday evenings in the Village Hall, Park Lane. Steve Hall’s classes are for beginners of all ages and levels of fitness. It’s a pay as you go class, just turn up. The sessions are £6. For more information contact Steve.
Tel: 01438 318734
Email: Click Here
Web: stevehalls.schoolofeverything.com

Zumbatomic®

The Fitness Program:
Sure, chillin’ out is cool. But rockin’ out is a blast! That’s why you’re gonna love the Zumbatomic® fitness program for kids. It’s a fast-forward fusion of the Zumba program’s moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop and more) and high-octane workouts designed to let kids ages 4-12 max out on fun and fitness all at the same time. Safe and effective, kids can’t wait to get into the Zumbatomic groove. Watch their energy and fitness levels soar as they get the groove. Classes in Knebworth on Monday at St Martins Church Hall.
15:45 to 16:15 -
Every Monday during term time.Click Here to see leaflet
All info can also be found on www.zumbawithvic.com

YOGA

Yoga classes with Debbie Bayfield for all levels, only £6.00 per session, just turn up at Saint Martins Parish Centre, Knebworth High Street
Tuesdays at 8pm-9.15pm and starting on
Tuesday
4th June another session at 6.15pm tp 7.30pm
Tel: 01438 812567 Mob: 07887 566419
Email:Click Here

REGULAR EXERCISE

The Knebworth Walking Group continues its fortnightly rambles on Tuesday mornings, meeting at 10am in the Village Hall Car Park. There is a weekly fitness and toning class in the Village Hall on Tuesdays from 6.30-7.30pm. On Fridays in the Village Hall there are two opportunities to get active. Keep Fit runs every Friday morning from 9.30-10.30am and the Active Together for 50+ group get going from 1-3pm.

Jo Simson

KNEBWORTH RUNNERS NETWORK

Liz Kirby and her friend started running training in January 2011 in preparation for a 10k charity run. Mow they are fitter than ever and totally hooked on the buzz they get from running; so much so that they decided to look for a local running club. Then it occurred to them, why drive to a running club when there are lots of beautiful running routes around Knebworth?

If you are interested in helping create or join a Knebworth runners' network, please contact Liz at lizkirby63@gmail.com. It doesn't matter what your motivation is - competition, getting fitter or simply becoming better acquainted with your fellow villagers.

OVER 65'S

A multi- activity group for over 65’s is restarting in Knebworth and is providing local residents with the chance to try gentle and seated exercises, table tennis, badminton, new age bowls, indoor curling and even some local health walks. The classes are part of an initiative from Herts Sports Partnership called Active Together, designed to offer enjoyable activities in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. The two hour sessions take place at Knebworth Village Hall every Friday at 1pm and each class costs just £2.50....more

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